BLOWING ROCK — Rep. Ray Pickett (R) announced Dec. 2 that he intends to file for re-election to serve the newly drawn 93rd North Carolina House District.
Following are updates on COVID-19 cases and test numbers in the U.S., North Carolina and in High Country counties. The following reports may d…
WATAUGA — It’s been a challenging year for the Watauga County Board of Education as they make difficult policy decisions surrounding schools a…
WATAUGA — Watauga County will have different representation after new congressional maps were passed by the North Carolina State House and Sen…
BLOWING ROCK — Circumstances often dictate the public’s perception of a moment in time and that was the case on Nov. 27. A fitting, even clima…
BOONE — Hardworking honeybee populations — responsible for a third of the food on Americans’ plates — are on the decline in the U.S., meaning …
WATAUGA — A partnership with local restaurants looks to bring fresh food to children at Two Rivers Community School.
BOONE – Frank Capra’s timeless holiday classic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life” will once again bring the beloved characters of Bedford Falls to …
BOONE — Tom Barkin, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, visited Boone to get a feel of what’s really happening with…
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Crime
The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a co…
BOONE — Appalachian Mountain Brewery is partnering with the Watauga Riverkeeper to donate proceeds from its Hop Rain Drop IPA to the environme…
A local nonprofit is tackling sexual violence prevention from a new angle.
Wrecks
The following wreck reports have been released by the North Carolina Department of Public Sa…
HIGH COUNTRY — Gas prices have noticeably increased across the country, but residents of the…
RALEIGH — The N.C. 911 Board has approved $8.45 million in grants to 12 local public safety …
BOONE — AppalCART’s Christmas and New Year break schedule will begin Thursday, Dec. 9 and wi…
